Punjab Kings are set to brief their squad after Saturday’s training session in Dharamsala, with the club planning to circulate the latest IPL rules issued by the BCCI and collect written confirmation from players and staff that the directives will be followed. The development comes as the board tightens controls around team hotel access, social media activity, and content creation practices.
Key takeaways
- Punjab Kings will hold a post-training meeting in Dharamsala after Saturday’s practice.
- The club plans to have players sign paperwork confirming adherence to the BCCI’s updated IPL guidelines.
- Going forward, any video content featuring PBKS players is expected to be created and uploaded only via the franchise’s official social platforms.
- The BCCI’s advisory was triggered by concerns involving unauthorised hotel guests, players getting too close to social media influencers, and filming from restricted areas.
- PBKS are scheduled to play Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala on Monday.
Punjab Kings to brief players and collect compliance signatures
After Saturday’s practice in Dharamsala, Punjab Kings will call their players together to explain the new IPL guidelines introduced by the BCCI and to obtain signatures confirming compliance. A team source indicated that the franchise CEO will address the group following the training session and read out the instructions issued by the BCCI. The same source noted that there is no specific individual being singled out, emphasizing instead that the rules must be respected and followed strictly.
In addition, the club has reportedly decided that videos involving PBKS players will be produced and published only through the franchise’s own official social media channels. This marks a shift towards tighter control over who can create and distribute player-related content, and through which platforms it can be shared.
Why the new rules matter for Punjab Kings
The move is particularly significant for Punjab Kings fast bowler Arshdeep Singh, who has built a substantial online following, with more than six million subscribers on Instagram. His reels and vlogs have drawn attention due to their popularity, and the heightened scrutiny from BCCI officials and team management is understood to be linked to that visibility.
Recently, the BCCI issued a firm advisory to IPL franchises after issues were raised by its Anti-Corruption Unit. The concerns centered on unauthorised guests being present in team hotels, players being overly close to social media influencers, and players creating content from restricted locations. Under the updated norms, teams are now required to secure written permission from team managers for guests to enter players’ and officials’ rooms.
The advisory also calls on franchises to keep a closer watch on player movement and to ensure strict compliance with security procedures. Punjab Kings, for their part, are acting within the BCCI’s designated 48-hour window for briefing squads on the new guidelines.
Next match for PBKS
Punjab Kings, currently placed second in the standings with 13 points from 10 matches, will take on Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala on Monday.
